# Derq

> AI-powered road safety platform eliminating crashes before they happen

## Facts

- **Sector:** AI
- **Founded:** 2016
- **Total funding raised:** $6M
- **Status:** Active
- **Headquarters:** Dubai
- **Employees:** 11-50
- **Website:** https://www.derq.com
- **Verified (claimed by company):** No

## About

MIT-spinoff using AI and computer vision to predict and prevent traffic accidents in real time. Active in 25+ deployments across 16 US states and GCC. Backed by e& and AT&T Ventures.

## Funding rounds

- 2024-10-01 — $6M Undisclosed (investors: e& Capital; AT&T Ventures)

## Open roles

- Security Specialist (Onsite) — https://www.dxbstart.com/jobs/security-specialist-derq

## Team

- Dr. Georges Aoude — CEO & Co-Founder
- Karl Jeanbart — Co-Founder


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